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9 Awesome Christmas Fitness Gifts
Fitness gifts make excellent Christmas presents for lots of reasons. They’re also a lot more personal than chocolates, booze and toiletries as they tell the receiver you really know what they are interested in. And they’re certainly healthier than the first two! Of course a little discretion is required. I wouldn’t be too impressed […]
Continue readingList of Equipment-Free Home Bodyweight Exercises
Having a trusty list of bodyweight exercises in your repertoire is vital to enable you to get a good workout in wherever you are and whatever circumstances you’re in. Always practical and great results! Getting to the gym isn’t always possible – holidays, family to look after, and work schedules mean that being able to […]
Continue reading10 Things You Can Do To Get Healthier Now
In today’s world, we are constantly bombarded with the idea that we are not good enough. Social media is full of advertisements that encourage us to be better and to get thinner; from the tabloids to the television to Instagram to the news, we are constantly assured that our best self is just out […]
Continue readingFitness Myths Debunked
There are several questions or diet and fitness myths that my clients often ask or are confused about when they start their health and fitness journey. You have heard these fitness myths over and over again and you want to understand why exactly they are myths and should be ignored. By the end of the […]
Continue readingHome Workout Video: Indoor Cardio
If getting to the gym is a pain then a home workout is the answer to your fitness needs. While having two hours a day to spend in the gym or even just go to a few fun classes might be a luxury for some, The rest of us have childcare to arrange, jobs to […]
Continue readingIs Running Bad For You?
Is running bad for you? Well have you ever seen the pictures comparing a marathon runner to a sprinter?! A sprinter looks toned and fit, a marathon runner looks like….um…..your Grandparents after not eating for a month?! Many people think that to lose weight they should go out running or jogging, but actually, whilst this […]
Continue reading60 Second Daily Workout
While a daily workout is something you imagine only Olympians and childless work from home yoga bunnies do (and Instagram ‘models’, of course), You might be surprised to see how, when done well, you too could benefit from a daily workout. When you’re really busy (and who’s life isn’t these days?) exercise might be the […]
Continue readingPlay This Fun Fitness Game to Win Back Your Health!
If you want some spontaneous fun fitness ideas then look no further than this online fun fitness roulette game from Ladbrokes. Let’s face it we can all get into a rut with our exercise and diet regimes, so anything that encourages us to inject a bit of variety is going to stop you getting bored, […]
Continue readingWhat’s The Best Time To Exercise?
What is the best time to exercise? Earlier or later in the day? Is it ok to do a ‘fasted workout’ i.e. before food or should you eat before? What about pre-workout supplements containing Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) and caffeine? In the video below I answer this and show you how to decided what […]
Continue readingShould You Exercise When Sick?
Should you make yourself exercise when sick? Is it ok to exercise when you’re just a little bit poorly as opposed to really unwell? How do you know when you are too ill to exercise and should rest instead? For more help on getting in shape, losing weight and improving your energy and health get your […]
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